The school district “knowingly allowed its schools to become a hostile environment for Jewish students, and it has failed to promptly and effectively address this ongoing problem,” according to

Antisemitism is a “pervasive and escalating problem” in local K-12 schools, according to a Bay State commission that’s issuing recommendations for districts to address the growing issue. The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism is out with its initial findings and recommendations when it comes to K-12 education in the state.

Antisemitism is a harmful issue on the rise in Massachusetts, according to a draft report from a bipartisan statehouse commission, which discusses the impact of the hate in public schools and offers recommendations.

The 204, a former middle school in Harwich, has been transformed into a thriving arts and cultural center. With 36 studios, The 204 houses the most artist studio space in one facility on Cape Cod. The 204's town-operated model is being considered by other towns in Massachusetts seeking to repurpose unused properties.